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[@hansgraichen8051]

You all have a great chemistry.

[@martinfranco3716]

Phenomenal show! Really entertaining and time flew by. Karen is awesome and glad to see the Count again. This whole panel are just the coolest people ever. Thank you all and special thanks as always to King Pardo. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@seekah1]

Nicely said, full agreement!

[@arnaudb.7669]

One of the best HVS shows ever!

[@chewbaccapannekoek7803]

I absolutely love Chris' full on belly laughter after Ryan shits on Saboton at 2:08. I've noticed he's the kind of guy who obviously enjoys good humor, but you know you've make a great statement when you get him to laugh out loud.

[@arnaudb.7669]

Karen is a great guest!

[@rickrobb6546]

pete pardo you should be on the committee for the rock and roll hall of fame

[@brandonbelt5055]

My taste/experience lined up the most with Count Ralph, Chris Alo and Steve Keeler who I had four matches with each. I usually match up with Skow, but he went pretty underground with his favorites. Best answer was Nick's "Killing Joke" for most underrated.

[@ndmich88]

Man what a fun show and great categories. I have to think really damn hard with some of these. I’ll have answers for tonight’s In the Prog seat 👍

[@jovishania]

Bryce rules best addition you could have ever made he knows his stuff

[@vitus33]

I really like your new guest, Karen. She provided a lot of insight and her mentioning Sabbath and Black Flag- instant credibility. Please have her back.

[@davidpousho4828]

This was the most hilarious episode thanks SoT!

[@chuckazeee]

Truth be written, I rarely due to time constraints (as I have to get up early for work) watch our Monday night brethren yet when I do, I’ve enjoyed watching and this show was among my Top three from you all as you all have done a fantastic job and as kick ass as you regulars always are, Karen and Bryce are a true welcome to this lineup. Great episode.

[@garyjoyce2160]

Welcome KAREN. ! All great co hosts ! 👍💯

[@toneman8478]

Stryper rocks!!

[@tonyd.944]

Nick's Killing Joke shout was excellent. Great band who are still banging out great albums to this day.

[@williamirwin4304]

Absolutely. I liked that pick as well.

[@angelinadelacruz8841]

I love coming back to this channel to check out the HVS. I appreciate that everyone's personality and music tastes vary, yet you can all openly discuss what you like and dislike and have fun with it. This episode gave me a long list of music to check out, thank you. P.S. Karen was great, I'd love to see her on more.

[@sspbrazil]

Great call on Killing Joke Nick, one of my favorite bands.

[@independenceltd.]

Love the Mothership shout-out. They would've been my "Favorite Band to See Live". They never disappoint and Kelley is an absolute beast on that guitar.

[@takodabostwick8507]

Depeche Mode and Duran Duran surprised me because I thought that they were pop bands and I shouldn't like them. But I was extremely wrong. Love both of them. And they're not a guilty pleasure at all. Great bands from the 80s. 2 80s bands I listen if I'm not in a metal mood.

[@GrahamS67]

Each to their own but man I hate Depeche Mode.

[@Ratchet98]

@@GrahamS67 Love Depeche Mode. Sorry that you can’t get into them.

[@ilyachernitsky1902]

Yes, Depeche Mode definitely not a pop band.

[@Conan_WhatIsBestInLife]

Depeche Mode are amazing! 🔥

[@toneman8478]

Some of the New Wave bands were awesome.. Duran Duran being my favorite

[@Vinnie857]

This was an excellent topic that led to a lot of interesting discourse. It's also good to see hear the perspectives from the newcomers! Bryce knows his stuff and I'm impressed with how he comes up with some of the more obscure bands from back in the day. Citing WASP as a favorite was cool, used to be one of mine too, but Blackie's well ran dry long ago and I don't hold out much hope for anything new. But at least they're touring again. Kudos to Nick and Steve for the mentions of Amorphis; phenomenal Finnish melodic death that doesn't get nearly enough recognition. I really appreciate these SOT shows, the way they're managed, and the constant flow of content--Pete does a tremendous job and everyone brings something to the table. To that end, and this is just my opinion, I'd appreciate if Chris could save his rants for the subject matter rather than the length of the show. He's a knowledgeable, funny guy who definitely makes things interesting, but I'm siding with Butch when he suggests the shows are for the viewers. Absolutely. I for one don't visit thinking I hope the show ends quickly--otherwise why bother? We're here to be entertained, and to that end, these guys do a great job and the interaction among them is terrific. If Chris is really annoyed or pressed for time, he should give his picks earlier and then leave--just like Mr. Keeler did. Simple enough. But don't complain and negatively influence the others. It's not all about you. All in all, SOT was a terrific find for me and I always look forward to all of its variations.

[@johnmichaelwilliams6694]

Another epically entertaining episode from the Hudson Valley Squares. Thanks everyone for such an entertaining time.

[@747jono]

Great show really enjoyed it some great and surprising choices. Just goes to show no pun intended lol Nice to see Karen on the show great addition 👍🏾. Guilty pleasures are not guilty its nice to listen to something different. I am a huge opera and classical music fan why be embarrassed? Keep up the great work guys. The always go to channel Tuesday morning for me, time difference living in the UK 🇬🇧.

[@prairiejudge]

skow coming up with gems even i haven't heard of. hes the best

[@CanHistory2012]

Hi Chris, you introduced me to the Birthday Massacre a couple years ago. I've got few of their CDs now -- thanks so much!

[@chrisalo2989]

Awesome!! Yes, they are a VERY cool band!!!

[@SWEETFA24]

Karen is a good addition. After this show I turned to following her on Facebook.

[@webbfaze124]

Props for Roky… solo stuff is killer. The Evil One is an awesome record.

[@dtltmtgt]

Great show all! Nick's story on Miles Davis endorsing Dave Lombardo. As Pete said "That cat's amazing", I can hear that totally! I am going to dive into Ancient Rites, a few quick listens I like. By the way Nick, since we chatted at the SoT Fall Festival I dove into Primordial. Still processing what I like best, but I am liking the journey!

[@Ihatecensorship1]

Excellent!!

[@honestoutrage]

I saw Ares Kingdom tonight in Raleigh. They were great. The lead guitar work was outstanding.

[@colbefc]

what a brilliant show, thanks :)

[@guillermomaldonado6277]

C'mon, with this crew there's just no such thing as a "way too fuckin' long of a show"; here's to pass the two hour limit more often, thanks! 🍺🤘

[@Drinckx2]

The thing is, the fact that Rammstein can sell out stadiums in the US (and everywhere else) and sing in German, is a testament to how good they are. And they are phenomenal.

[@dereksullivan703]

My band I should have seen live but I haven't is AC/DC. I had a ticket during the Razor's Edge Tour and didn't go. I still regret it. I know technically it's not too late, but it feels too late.

[@Questmetalband]

Great job, Karen!!!

[@seekah1]

Another great episode, thanks!

[@randypatterson1330]

Karen! I’ll go see the Stones with you. We can listen to Cher on the way. I got you, girl! 🤘😘 😂

[@renetrachet]

am a big fan of Rammstein and I can state that they actually are one of the biggest and most popular bands in Europe. They easily sell out stadia for four or five consecutive nights. Unforgettable show and strong songs go together here, even if you don't understand German. A must see at least one time in a lifetime.

[@franciskocher200]

ca c'est vrai😃👍

[@dtltmtgt]

Butch's experience with Monster Truck was the same for me. Damn they were amazing live!

[@joedolenza7944]

Fantastic show! Thank you!

[@joshdance9959]

Love this. More Karen please 🎸👍🤟

[@MetalGreggNY75]

Yo, Pete…again love the Hudson Valley Squares. I am a former long time Hudson Valley resident….lived in South Fallsburg for about 42 years….moved to Monticello for 4 years and now have been Norwalk CT for now almost 4 years. Btw, Chris Alo is f’n hilarious!

[@Kellerwerks]

Mothership followed by Reverend Horton Heat, that's a double dose of Dallas, TX right there...

[@jasonellsworth1972]

"C.C. DeVille looks like a fucken leather suitcase" definitely was the one-liner of the night. Got a good laugh at that one.

[@sspbrazil]

Good call on Rival Sons Butch and Chris Isaak, great voice and songwriter.

[@luciusblackwood2640]

Baby Metal puts on a fantastic show!

[@AnalogAttack]

Karen was a great guest with great taste.

[@J.G.M.Jr.]

yes indeed.

[@joedolenza7944]

Who is Karen? Does she have a channel?

[@J.G.M.Jr.]

@@joedolenza7944 not that i know of...she was just awesome on the HVS. great taste and much knowledge beyond the usual suspects. i know that doesn't help much. but i hope she is invited back.

[@joedolenza7944]

@@J.G.M.Jr. Totally agree.

[@bryanmcfadden4071]

So much fun, this was a great list including a fantastic panel

[@GMHG777]

Nick rules with that Killing Joke pick plus he picked my personal fave album Brighter Than aThousand Suns !!! Awesome !

[@brucybabyy7355]

a lot of fun. great show guys!

[@danaconklin5594]

Karen was awesome! Seems like everyone wants to see more of her!

[@patrickcrowther9195]

Great to hear some Bazza love from Pete. I bought his album ‘Manilow Magic’ on vinyl recently. Fantastic.

[@slaythembeforeme]

Nifelheim, Revenge and Horna shirts. Excellent taste.

[@tillwesenberg1178]

Gran Turismo is a gem. Roky Erickson was the best. Stand for the fire demon.

[@hipoint4599]

Group: "Don't believe in guilty pleasures like what I like fuck you if you don't like it" Brice: " My guilty pleasure is baby metal" Group proceeds to dogpile Brice for his guilty pleasure

[@sspbrazil]

The reason Rammstein is so big is because of their stage show, it’s theatrical rock at its extreme.

[@danielwolski873]

The songs are catchy too.

[@kyleturner1359]

Rob, LOVED that you mentioned Insomnium...AWESOME band!

[@Paul07791]

Great episode. I had to google "crust punk".

[@MalditoMendoza]

So good to see Macabre getting some love. Really underrated pioneers of extreme music, and remained quite original and unique up until the Murder Metal album (unfortunately, the last couple of albums have been quite weak for their previous standard). Props to Ralph.

[@countralfus6408]

Thanks and cheers, yeah Grim Reality, Gloom & Sinister Slaughter are the shit, but I still enjoy the rest of the catalog, really nobody like them.

[@MalditoMendoza]

@@countralfus6408 Absolutely. And I really love Dahmer too, killer (no pun intended) production by Neil Kernon. Murder Metal has a couple of filler tracks, but plenty of killer as well. It's only in their last couple of albums that they started to feel like going through the motions but they're still one of my top 5 extreme metal bands. It was really nice for you to bring them up here and I hope it leads to some people checking them out.

[@INTOTHEPIT]

Really enjoyable 🤟🏻 keep it up! Alo always gets me chuckling

[@TABL3SIX]

Even though Bryce was quiet, he was impressive when he did speak. Smart kid.

[@timsmith9953]

... and so patient waiting for his turn to speak!

[@sansgarland08]

Do this same topic for the In the Prog Seat show! Great topic and fun show.

[@carlsteinhagen9128]

Extra fun episode.

[@merikblackmore]

Hate/Dislike: Motley Crue / Megadeth Over-rated: Van Halen / Megadeth Under-rated: King's X Band I Love: Motorhead Listen to anytime: Free Made me fall in love with music: Elvis Presley / The Beatles Band that changed my life: Iron Maiden Band that surprised me: Jethro Tull Guilty pleasure: Queen Band I should have seen: turned down a chance to see Pink Floyd in '94 Favourite band to see live: The Wildhearts

[@EF-fc4du]

Blondie is awesome. Not a bad album. Those first 3 are especially great.

[@chewbaccapannekoek7803]

Ryan absolutely hit the hammer on the head with Motörhead. I could listen to them all the time. Same goes for The Rolling Stones but I'll put them as 'band I love' because they're my favorite.

[@seekah1]

A few bands Ryan and Nick like I'm in total agreement, not many though, just a genre I don't really get.

[@Leo-ci9kc]

Alo is king! Love when tries to speed things up and nearly fell off my chair about what he said about Poison!! Also, have Karen on every week!

[@kdiamond]

“There’s no shame in that” “John Denver” “Ehhh” Karen is hilarious 😆

[@joedolenza7944]

Nicolas Emmylou Harris Heaven Only Knows is one of the happiest songs ever! Was just listening the other night.

[@joedolenza7944]

Nicholas, I actually came across a video from some concert honoring Emmylou Harris and a band called First Aid Kit did one of her songs...I believe you mentioned them once.

[@patrickmohan2220]

Ryan, great Cardigans pick mate. I was blaring them the other night with a few nostalgic beers.

[@howardrice8533]

Hate: Nirvana Overrated: U2 Underrated: Black Sites Love: Testament I can listen to over and over: Survivor Made me fall in love with music: Ronnie Milsap Changed my life: Judas Priest Surprised me: Loudmouth Guilty pleasure: Belinda Carlisle Should have seen by now: Scorpions Favorite to see live: Night Ranger

[@ccalfc]

Hope Karen becomes a regular she's awesome 👌

[@seekah1]

She always reminds me of Patricia Morrison, I don't think she would mind me saying that. Agree with a few of her opinions, hope she's a reg as well.

[@Arutha_Con_Doin]

Finally somebody who understands the concept of a guilty pleasure - thank you Bryce! :)

[@seekah1]

yeah it needs to be re-defined me thinks...

[@jasonrandell6523]

Great episode 👏 My turn... Band I hate: Guns And Roses. Band I think is overrated: U2 Band I think is underrated: King's X. Band I love: Shinedown. Band that I can listen to over and over again: Tesla. Band that made me fall in love with music: T-Rex. Band that changed my life: Iron Maiden. Band that surprised me: Saigon Kick. A guilty pleasure: Backstreet Boys. A band I should have seen live but haven't: Fu Manchu. Favourite band to see live: King's X.

[@ViolentBaalism]

I really liked Karen on this show, shes great.

[@matthewdale3602]

Good episode, watching in uk

[@rickschricter]

Skow should check out the album by Gang of Four "Entertainment". Good entrance point into artier side of punk 78-82 era. Guitar on this goes for the throat and it's oddly danceable.

[@seekah1]

Another classic HVS show Pete, OMG! insightful, hilarious, fun, educational, nostalgic...fuck TV this is where it's at, what a perfect bunch of diverse personalities! I don't understand the overall hatred for Nirvana though, on the contrary here, love 'em. Great Morbid Angel story Nick, first three albums are utter classics! Blondie was a bizarre guilty pleasure Chris but whatever, lol...keep Karen on, we love her. Peace out.

[@charlesrambeau519]

Karen is awesome! Please have her on permanently.

[@b-man2225]

Great episode! Also, a band that went from guilty pleasure to one of my favorite modern bands is King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard..incredible band, they take it to while other level live..lot of different albums don't love all of it, but most recent releases have been incredible, Pete check out and review there new album Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava

[@mariandziedzic7580]

'The Blond Ambition Tour', one of best live performances of the 80s

[@christianhaynes1954]

Blondie is great Chris!!!great pick dude

[@MackeyWilliams]

Karen was a great addition to this episode. Loved her vibe.

[@MackeyWilliams]

Someone just needs to play her the first six Aerosmith albums 😀

[@sspbrazil]

The Count’s guilty pleasure bands are good choices, I’m a big Bauhaus fan and Reverend Horton heat are great.

[@brianmorrison2578]

Favorite band to see live GWAR when Oderous Urungus was alive

[@chewbaccapannekoek7803]

Ha! Ryan! In yo face! Discharge is one of the few bands I WILL get to see! Seeing them this Saturday at Revolution Calling, a hardcore punk festival in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Paid like a hundred bucks (90 Euro's) for the entire 12 hour long festival just to see them. Don't know the other bands on the bill, but like fuck I'm missing out on Discharge, or I'll never be able to see them again.

[@rynocrs09]

saw Priest at Old Waldorf in SF. Sin After Sin tour.

[@MrJericholic]

I'm with you Pete my favorite band to see live is Dream Theater. Seen them 26 times. 1st time was Jan 1993 at a small club in Providence and fell in love them.

[@oskarklang8616]

Hate: Foo fighters Overrated: Van Halen Underrated: Raven Listen to over and over: Motörhead Made me fall in love with music: Fleetwood Mac Ones that changed my life: Bowie Surprised me: Dio era Sabbath Guilty Pleasure: Roxette Should have seen live: Rush Great live: Motörhead

[@jimmyjambhere]

I Love Black Flag!!! Especially their early 7” inch releases before their first album. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@seekah1]

Just asking where I can send ideas for possible future HVS shows? Thanks!

[@davidlear2372]

I dig your background chris

[@chrisalo2989]

thank you!

[@DokkenSabbath]

Band I Hate: Nickelback Most Overrated: Radiohead Most Underrated: Armored Saint and Saxon (tie!) Band I can listen to constantly: KISS Band I love: Black Sabbath Band that changed my life: Dokken Band that got me into music: Twisted Sister Band that surprised me: Uriah Heep (wasn't too into them, now I love them. Much better than I ever gave them credit for.) Band I've never seen live but should have: Tesla Guilty pleasure: Britney Spears (I'm generally open about everything I like and listen to. R&B, Funk, Soul, Rock, Gospel, Pop, Blues, Metal, Jazz, etc.) Favorite live band: Iron Maiden

[@beetlebum7760]

Great pick with The Cardigans, Ryan! You forgot to mention their ingenious cover versions of Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Iron Man! I also discovered them in the 90s and, of course, had a crush on Nina Persson for a while, who hadn't? What a great, unique singer. Do you prefer their early 60s-influenced pop or their later, more pop-rock-oriented stuff with hints of folk rock? My favorite Cardigans album will always be their first international release 'Life', although it's a similar case as with AC/DC's High Voltage because it contains the best tracks from their Swedish-only debut Emmerdale, and some weaker tracks from Emmerdale replaced by all-time classics such as Carnival. I also prefer the re-recorded version of Rise and Shine to the one on Emmerdale.

[@RodrigoAlves-bc8qq]

Ryan listening to The Cardigans. Fucking brilliant!!!

[@alternativepreacher4516]

Karen rules ! And so do Black Flag and hardcore punk.

[@ChrisNorwood3]

Lot of Punk Rock mentions this episode. That April 1st announcement has come to fruition, muhuhuhahaha.

[@thomaswery3087]

I've seen Porcupine Tree twice.Saw them in Sept awesome and I saw them at a nightclub in 2002 with about 20 other people which was awesome.

[@wobvandijk555]

Band i hate: Ministry Overrated: Korn Underrated:Threshold Band i love: Nightwish Can listen to over and over: Ayreon/most of Arjen lucassen's sideprojects. Got me into music: Golden earring. Changed my life: Iron maiden Surprised me: Ghost, after seeing them live. 'Guilty pleasure' : Probably a lot of the 80's/90's top 40 hits i hated back then but i now kinda like. Should have seen but have not: Rush. Favourite liveband: Dark tranquillity Greetingz from the Netherlands \m/

[@chiragchittar4179]

Excellent show! Karen should feature more!! Was brilliant listening to her Band I hate-Arcade fire or any artist that's considered indie for that matter Overrated band-queen Underrated band-Juana Molina (Argentinian pop/folk artists who should be way bigger than she is) Band I love-Megadeth Band I can listen to over and over again-Death Band that made me fall in love with music-the ventures Band that changed my life-the scorpions Band that surprised me-Ulver Guilty pleasure-Dua lipa Band I should have seen but have not-Iron Maiden Favourite band I have seen live-Coroner

[@sspbrazil]

I concur with Karen about Def Leppard and Aerosmith. 100%. Good call on Roky and The Mummies!

[@joshdance9959]

I dig this. More Karen please

[@miguelmelchior986]

Beautiful show 🤘

[@SomeSong2]

Band I Hate: The Offspring Band I Think Is Overrated: The Cure Band I Think Is Underrated: Fit for an Autopsy Band I Love: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Band I Can Listen to Over & Over: Rage Against the Machine Band That Made Me Fall In Love With Music: Queen Band That Changed My Life: Nine Inch Nails Band That Surprised Me: Drive-By Truckers Guilty Pleasure: Robbie Williams Band I Should Have Seen Live: Between the Buried and Me Favorite Band To See Live: Alice In Chains